The Ottawa Redblacks signed wide receiver Sam James Jr. on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Sam James Jr. is six foot and weighs 176 pounds. The 24-year-old from Richmond Hill, Georgia, signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2023, but was released on June 21, 2023.
Collegiately, James Jr. played five seasons at West Virginia (2018-22) making 190 catches for 2,229 yards, 15 touchdowns, 10 carries for 41 yards, completing one pass for 12 yards, 26 kick returns for 487 yards, one punt return for -2 yards, and three tackles (2 solo, 1 assist) in 50 games for the Mountaineers.
In 2022, James Jr. made 46 catches for 745 yards, six touchdowns, three carries for nine yards, completed one pass for 12 yards, and 11 kick returns for 214 yards in 12 games. He was a two-time Preseason Fourth Team All-Big 12 Conference by both the Phil Steele and Athlon Sports.
